Automotive electrical systems
More informationAt Global Parts, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including automotive electrical systems for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, and others. Each of our car parts undergoes quality control to ensure you receive a top-quality product.
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Part no. 8512415-9
Mini One D R60 N47N 90HP Diesel Engine Control Module ECU DDE 8512415 Manual
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Part no. 7515206
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 Battery Alternator Starter Cable Wiring 7515206
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Part no. 9388179
Mini Cooper One F54 F55 F56 F60 ECU Body Domain Controller BDC Module 9388179
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Part no. 7792130
BMW Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 Earth Ground Cable 7792130
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Part no. 3456397
MINI Cooper R58 R59 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Module Rod 3456397
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Part no. 1508927-2
BMW Mini Cooper S R52 R53 2 Positive Battery Cable Fuse Box Module B 6911180
€24.95
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Part no. 7610009-5
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 N14 1.6 174HP Engine Control ECU Kit DME 7610009 Manual
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Part no. 9389286
Door Wiring Mini Clubman F54 Front Passanger Side N/S Door Harness 9389286
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Part no. 9154349
BMW MINI Clubman R55 Cable Wiring Loom Splitdoor Split Door Rear Left N/S
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Part no. 3456421
Mini Roadster R59 Aerial Roof Antenna Base Module 3456421
€23.95
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Part no. 3457441
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 CHAMP 2 Navigation DAB 3457441
€284.95
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Part no. 3450343
Ultra-sonic Alarm Mini Cooper R55 R56 System Module 3450343
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Part no. 7641003
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 N14 1.6 174HP ECU Kit DME 7641003 CAS3 + Key Manual
€569.95
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Part no. 3450085
PDC Control Unit Mini R55 R56 R57 R58 R60 R61 Parking Sensor Module 3450085
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Part no. 3455306
Mini R57 Cabrio Convertible DWA Alarm System Relay ECU 3455306 65753455306
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Part no. 6974246
BMW MINI Cooper Clubman R55 R55N LCI Retaining Bracket Safety Belt Rear Right
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Part no. 6975069
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Cable Door Right Wiring Harness Loom 6975062
€23.95
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Part no. 8512415-7
Mini Cooper SD R60 ALL4 N47N 143HP Engine ECU Kit DDE 8512415 CAS3 Key Manual
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Part no. 9240943
Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI R60 Electrical System Fuse Distribution Box 9240943
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Part no. 8651049
Mini Countryman F60 Battery Ground Earth Mass Cable 8651049
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Part no. 7589971-8
Mini Cooper R55 R56 Engine N12 1.6 120HP ECU Kit DME 7589971 + CAS3 + Key Manual
€170.95
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Part no. 3457568
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 R61 Radio Boost CD Player Unit Head 3457568
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Part no. 0148459-BRG
Mini Cooper One R50 Fuel Filler Cover Flap British Racing Green A67 0148459
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Part no. 8516739
Mini One D R56 LCI R60 90HP N47N Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8516739 Manual
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Part no. 1472984
Mini R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61 5-Pin Black Relay Wiper 1472984
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Part no. 2753031
Mini Wiring Loom Harness Cable Plug Connector Socket Input 2753031
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Part no. 9497858
Mini Countryman F60 Wiring Cable Loom Adapter Excitement THL 9497858
€33.95
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Part no. 9142400
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Passenger's Door Module Cables N/S 9142400
€23.95
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Part no. 9381445
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 IBS Negative Battery Lead Cable 9381445
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Part no. 3448827
Mini R55 R56 Radio Boost CD Player Head Unit 3448827
€94.95
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Part no. 1508937
BMW Mini Cooper S One D R50 R52 R53 Negative Battery Cable Wire 1508937
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Part no. 9857620
Door Wiring Mini F60 Cable Loom Rear Left Right N/O/S Harness 9857620
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Part no. 7625474
MINI Cooper F55 F56 F57 F60 Battery Mounting Bracket Part Holder 7625474
€23.95
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Part no. 9213374
Mini R55 R56 R57 Cover Power Distribution Fuse Box 9213374
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Part no. 8571036
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 Wiring Harness Engine Supply Module 8571036
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Part no. 9387626-1
MINI Cooper One F55 F56 Rain / Light / Solar HUD Sensor Windshield 9387626
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Part no. 9143270
Mini Cooper One R50 R53 Loudspeaker Rear 65136801101 6801101
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Part no. 7199998
Mini R52 Cabrio Convertible Folding Top Roof CVM Module Control Unit 7199998
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Part no. 1167294
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 Fresh Air Recirculating Actuator 1167294 6NN007626
€23.95
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Part no. 9383063
Mini Cooper F55 F56 Navigation DAB Head Unit Sat Nav Professional 9383063
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Part no. 8677247
Mini Countryman F60 Cable Alternator Starter Wire 12428677247 8677247
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Part no. 7550017
Mini Cooper One Clubman R55 R56 R58 R59 R60 Starter Motor 1.6 Engine 7550017
€23.95
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Part no. 7557395-13
Mini Cooper R50 R52 W10 1.6 116HP Petrol Engine Control Unit ECU 7557395 Manual
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Part no. 2449488
Head Unit Mini F55 F56 Navigation Head Unit Radio DAB Media Player 2449488
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Part no. 9383681
Mini F55 Fuse Box Front Body Control Module ECU BCM Unit 13275881
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€74.37
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Part no. 9284331
Mini Cooper R55 R56 LCI R60 R61 Roof Light Switch Operating Unit 9284331
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Part no. 7587548-2
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 N14 1.6 174HP ECU Kit DME 7587548 CAS 3 + Key Manual
€474.95
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Part no. 6917552-BRG
Mini R50 R52 R53 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor British Racing Green
€23.95
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Part no. 3456365
Roof Security Alarm Mini R55 R56 One Ultra Sonic Module 3456365
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Part no. 2758980
BMW Mini Cooper R58 R59 Bracket Safety Belt Front Right O/S 2758980
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Part no. 6956020
BMW MINI Cooper Cabrio Convertible R52 Rear Bumper PDC Cables Wiring Loom Set
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€28.01
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Part no. 6972651
BMW Mini R52 Cabrio Convertible Folding Top Roof Module 6972651
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Part no. 7571142-2
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Battery Cable Wiring Lead Power Positive 7571142
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Part no. 8517727
Mini Cooper D R60 N47N Engine Control Unit ECU 8517727 Manual
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€56.91
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Part no. 9218261
Mini Clubman R55 Clubdoor Cable Wiring Loom Harness Set 9154133
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Part no. 6832695
Mini Clubman F54 Battery Cable Negative Terminal Wiring 6832695
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Part no. 1472984-1
Mini R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 5-Pin Black Relay Wiper Set 1472984
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Part no. 8506666-5
Mini One R56 LCI 90HP N47N Diesel Engine ECU Control Unit DDE 8506666 Manual
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€53.97
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Part no. 8570848
Mini Cooper One D F54 F55 F56 F57 Engine Starter Motor Diesel Bosch 8570848
€37.95
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Part no. 2757722
Mini Cooper R57 R58 R59 Control Unit Module Bracket Holder PGS 2757722
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Part no. 3456601-1
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 Radio Boost CD Player Unit Head 3456601
€265.95
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Part no. 7610011-3
Mini Cooper S R55 R56 R57 N14 1.6 174HP ECU Kit DME CAS3 + Key 7610011 Manual
€398.95
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Part no. 1472984-2
Mini R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 5-Pin Black Relay Wiper Set 1472984
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Part no. 3455304
Mini R57 Cabrio DWA Door Alarm Theft Deterrent System Unit 3455304
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Part no. 8519663-10
Mini Cooper SD R55 R56 LCI R60 N47N 143HP Diesel Engine ECU DDE 8519663 Manual
€47.95
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Part no. 7534704
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 Kabel Generator Starter Anlasser BOSCH 7534704
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Part no. 1472984-3
Mini R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 5-Pin Black Relay Wiper Set 1472984
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Part no. 3448466
Mini Cooper R55 R56 Control Unit Module Passive Go 3448466
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Part no. 8702093-1
Head-Up Display Hud Mini Cooper F54 F55 F56 F57 Project Dash Screen 8702093
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€96.86
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Part no. 2240962-1
MIni R50 R53 PDC Front Parking Sensor Royal Grey - A48 2240962
€23.95
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Part no. 9176193
Mini Cooper R57 R58 LCI Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier FM 9176193
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Part no. 7638322-2
Mini One R56 LCI N16 98HP Engine ECU Kit DME 7638322 + CAS3 + Key Automatic
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Part no. 9399466
Mini F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 Telematics Control Unit Module 84109399466 9399466
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Part no. 3453954
Mini Cooper One R57 R58 Aerial Antenna Amplifier Diversity Module 3453954
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Part no. 9358302
Mini 1 2 3 Series F20 F21 F30 LCI F55 F56 Compensator LTE ECE 9358302
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Part no. 3456872
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI R60 Radio Boost CD Player Unit Head 3456872
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Part no. 2752518
BMW Mini Cooper R55 R56 Control Unit Module Bracket Holder PGS 2752518
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Part no. 7607705
Mini Cooper One R56 N16 Automatic Gearbox Basic Control Unit EGS 7607705
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Part no. 9274428
Mini Cooper F54 F55 F56 F57 F60 PDC Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Black 9274428
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Part no. 7621860
Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 Control Unit Module Bracket Holder EGS 7621860
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Part no. 8512415
Mini Cooper D R60 ALL4 N47N 112HP Diesel Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8512415
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Part no. 9154329
Mini Clubman R55 Cable Wiring Loom Splitdoor Door Rear Right O/S 9154329
€23.95
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Part no. 8720310
Telematics Module Mini F54 F55 F56 F60 Bluetooth Control Unit ECU 8720310
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Part no. 2751445
Mini Cooper One R56 R55 R57 R58 LCi Retaining plate fuse box SPEG 2751445
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Part no. 3455305
Mini R57 R57N R58 R59 DWA-Alarm System Relay ECU 3455305 65753455305
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Part no. 7823314
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 LCI N47N 1.6 Diesel Engine Starter Motor 7823314
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Part no. 9876796
Telematics Module Mini F55 LCI 4g Bluetooth Control Module Unit Ecu 9876796
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Part no. 7571142-1
Mini Cooper R55 R56 R57 Battery Cable Wiring Lead Power Positive 7571142
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Part no. 9230680
BMW Mini Cooper One R55 R56 R57 CD Changer 6 Disc Player 9167081
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Part no. 3456498
Harness Door Mini R57 LCI R58 R59 Cable Loom Front Passenger Side Wiring 3456498
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Part no. 6956166
Mini Cooper One R50 R53 Loudspeaker Rear 65136956166 6956166
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Part no. 9176194
Mini Cooper R57 R58 R59 Radio Aerial Antenna Amplifier FM 9176194
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Part no. 8648846
BMW F39 F45 F48 LCI Mini Cooper F60 Negative Earth Ground Cable 8648846
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Part no. 8512415-12
Mini Cooper SD R60 ALL4 N47N 143HP Engine Control Unit ECU DDE 8512415 Automatic
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Part no. 9354289
BMW F45 F46 Mini F60 Sensor For Pedestrian Protection PTS Control Unit 9354289
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Part no. 7522284
Mini Cooper One R50 R52 W10 Battery Cable Plus Pole 7522284
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Part no. 8470176-4
Mini Cooper D F55 F56 B37 1.5 116HP Engine ECU Kit DME BDC + Key 8470176 Manual
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Part no. 9897879-4
Mini Cooper F55 F56 F60 B38C 1.5 136HP Engine Module ECU DME 9897879 Manual
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Part no. 6821205
Battery Wire Mini Cooper F55 F56 F57 IBS Negative Battery Lead Cable 6821205
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Key components of vehicle electrical systems
Original electrical parts for popular car brands
A car's electrical system is a complex system responsible for many key functions—from engine starting to lighting and on-board electronics. Modern cars are equipped with increasingly advanced electrical solutions that not only improve driving comfort but also enhance safety. At the Global Parts automotive store you will find a wide range of used car parts , such as alternators, starters, batteries, control modules and other automotive electrical systems that perfectly fit BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini and many others.
How does a car's electrical system work?
A car's electrical system is a complex system that consists of several key components that work together to ensure the vehicle's reliable operation:
- Battery accessories – Includes clamps, cables, holders and other components necessary for battery installation and maintenance.
- Electronic control modules and controllers – They control and manage the operation of various vehicle systems, such as the engine, air conditioning and ABS.
- Alternators and generators – Responsible for generating electricity and charging the battery while the engine is running.
- Parts for alternators and generators – Including voltage regulators, brushes and bearings that ensure proper operation of the alternator.
- Starters – Key components of the starting system that enable the engine to be started.
- Starter parts – Including bendixes, rotors and solenoids necessary for the proper operation of the starter.
- Batteries – They store the electrical energy necessary to start the engine and power on-board systems.
- Wires, harnesses and connectors – They transmit energy and electrical signals between various vehicle systems.
- Fuses and fuse boxes – Protect the electrical system against overloads and short circuits.
- Relays – They control the flow of current in individual electrical circuits of the vehicle. A functioning electrical system is the basis for the reliability of your car, regardless of operating conditions.
Key technical parameters of electrical systems
Each of these components has specific technical parameters that determine its compatibility with the vehicle. For example, alternators installed in mid-range cars (e.g., Volkswagen Passat B6) typically have a capacity of 90 A to 140 A, while luxury vehicles (e.g., Mercedes S-Class) require alternators with a capacity exceeding 180 A. Starter motors vary in torque and operating voltage – the standard is 12 V, while 24 V starters are used in heavy-duty vehicles.
Why is it worth taking care of your car's electrical system?
Regular maintenance and replacement of electrical system components is key to reliability and road safety. Faulty components can lead to:
- Problems starting the engine.
- Failure of safety systems such as ABS or airbags.
- Decreased efficiency of on-board equipment, e.g. lighting or air conditioning. At the Global Parts store we offer original used car parts , which have undergone detailed quality tests, ensuring their full functionality.
Symptoms of electrical system disruptions
In practice, electrical faults manifest themselves in a variety of ways. Drivers most often notice: dimming lights when parked, difficulty starting the engine, a voltage drop on the on-board computer, or air conditioning malfunctions. The table below presents typical correlations:
| Symptom | Possible cause | Item to check |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty starting the engine | Worn out starter or battery | Starter motor, battery |
| Dimming the lights | Inefficient alternator | Alternator, voltage regulator |
| Electric windows not working | Damaged relays or harness | Relays, wires |
How to choose the right parts for your electrical system?
When choosing parts for the electrical system, such as alternators, starters or control modules, it is worth paying attention to:
- Vehicle-specific fit – Every car make and model requires specific specifications. At Global Parts, you'll find parts that perfectly fit BMW , Audi , Mercedes , Volkswagen , Mini, and many more .
- Technical condition – All used parts we offer are thoroughly checked to ensure their reliability.
- Technical parameters – For example, alternators should have appropriate current output, adapted to the needs of your vehicle.
Compatibility and fit
The selection of electrical parts is based primarily on OEM part numbers, but matching them to specific parameters is equally important, including current, voltage, and the number of connector pins. For example, the 120A alternator used in the Audi A4 B7 differs significantly from the 150A version installed in the Audi A6 C6 . Therefore, using manufacturer catalogs or providing the VIN makes finding the right component much easier.
Why choose used electrical parts?
Purchase of used car parts This solution allows you to combine savings with quality. Why choose it?
- Lower costs – Used alternators, starters and other parts are cheaper than new ones, but offer the same high quality.
- Ecology – You support recycling and reduce waste by choosing used car parts .
- Wide range – We offer electrical parts for the most popular car brands, so you can easily find what you need.
How to take care of your car's electrical system?
To ensure your electrical system operates reliably for years, it is worth remembering a few rules:
- Regularly check the battery condition and charge level.
- Take care of your cables and connectors – corrosion or damage can lead to voltage drops and failures.
- Monitor the operation of the alternator and starter – early detection of problems will help avoid more serious breakdowns. If you have any problems, you will find the right car parts at Global Parts that will help restore your vehicle to full working order.
Step-by-step control procedures
- Measure the battery voltage with a multimeter – the resting value should be approximately 12.6 V.
- Check the charging voltage with the engine running – the correct range is 13.8–14.5 V.
- Assess the condition of the wires and terminals – lack of corrosion and a firm seat are essential.
- If in doubt, check the quiescent current consumption – it should not exceed 0.05–0.08 A.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about electrical systems in cars
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a car electrical system? | This is a set of components responsible for powering and controlling all electrical functions in the car – from engine starting to multimedia. |
| What is an alternator for in a car? | The alternator generates electrical current when the engine is running and charges the battery. |
| What is the difference between a starter and an alternator? | The starter motor is used solely to start the engine, while the alternator is responsible for generating energy while driving. |
| How to check if the battery is working? | Just measure its voltage – a healthy battery should have approximately 12.6 V at rest and maintain a voltage above 10 V during cranking. |
| What are the most common symptoms of car electrical failure? | Problems starting the engine, flashing warning lights, power windows not working or dimming lights. |
| Do electrical parts from one model fit another? | Sometimes yes, but the key is to match it by VIN or OEM number – this guarantees compatibility. |
| How often should you check your electrical system? | It is worth performing basic diagnostics (battery, alternator) at least once a year or before a long trip. |
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